Synthetic Biology: Past, Present, Future, Good & Bad 1a

Since its first use in 1910, the term synthetic biology has been a dream of many biologists.  It has now become true.

The Arrival Of The Quantum Computer 2

We continue with the historic announcement of the world's first commercially available Quantum computer by D-Wave Systems.

The Arrival Of The Quantum Computer 1

With the arrival of the first Quantum Computer, much of what we thought was impossible will now be a reality.

Jenny Tilloston's Fashion, Perfume & Green Lantern's Emotional Spectrum 2

Do colors reflect emotions?  Do emotions reflect colors?  Can the new generation of smart clothes use color to affect your emotions?

Humanity+ @Parsons Day 2 Review

Day 2 of Transhumanism Meets Design started off with a bang. Mark Wexler showed up to promote his new film How To Live Forever. He couldn't have found a better crowd of people to sell his film on opening weekend.

Humanity+ @Parsons Day 1 Review

A Humanity+ event at a design school sounded tailor made for Natash Vita-More, who co-chaired the event with Ed Keller. As day 1 unfolded it was clear why the transhumanism came first in Transhumanism Meets Design.

Jenny Tilloston's Fashion, Perfume & Green Lantern's Emotional Spectrum 1

How do colors and odors affect your brain?  Dr. Tillotson from Cambridge has done a lot of research in this area.

Holograms Go Pop...Singularity Is Not Far Off!

A sensation in Japan is Hatsune Miku.  A holographic image of a singer who attracts thousands to concerts al over Japan.

Live Humanity+ @Parsons: NYC

This Conference is going on right now.  You may watch it live here.

Transhumanism Meets Design! May 14-15, 2011 NYC

The conference brings together futurists, cyberneticists, life extensionists, singularity advocates, A[G]I and robotics experts, human enhancement specialists, inventors, ethicists, philosophers, and theorists to meet with the creativity and rigorous scholarship of design at Parsons.

Book Review: When Gadgets Betray Us

How do our gadgets "betray" us?  Find out in this new book by Robert Vamosi.

Historical Exponential Optimism

Technology is growing exponentially. Some find the pace frightening. The thing is, fear cripples. Technology aids. This post examines why optimism isn't just the right perspective, optimism is self fulfilling. Its no coincidence that time itself is perceived to move forward.

Kevin Kelly: The Technium vs The Singularity 2

We continue with our discussion of how the technium compares with the singularity and the omega point.

Kevin Kelly: The Technium vs The Singularity 1

Kevin Kelly questions the popular view of technological singularity.  Why?  At face value, when one reads his writings it would seem that be believes in some form of singularity.

Terence McKenna: The Omega Point 5b

We conclude the last segment of McKenna's last interview before his untimely death.

Terence McKenna: The Omega Point 5a

Terence McKenna explains how time is leading up to a concrescence where man will transcend his physical limitations.

Robophobia

Many have come to fear and loath advanced AI (artificial intelligence), but aren't they being a little judgmental?